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BV53 LKG

2003 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,966 mi
Last recorded119,966 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 LKG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 119,966 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2014 104,824 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 104,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 95,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 14 Nov 2012 88,848 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 83,166 miles

n/s, o/s/ front / rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 14 Nov 2011 83,166 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s, o/s/ front / rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 20 Nov 2010 75,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 67,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2008 57,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,133 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 48,133 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 37,141 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 37,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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BV53 LKG is a 2003 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 69,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV53 LKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV53 LKG is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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